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Marius Fabre OLIVIA Organic Evening Primrose Moisturizing Dry Oil
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
OLIVIA Organic Evening Primrose Moisturizing Dry Oil
helianthus annuus seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
squalane
2.2% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
triheptanoin
8.6% -
12.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
limonene
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
citrus reticulata peel oil
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
3.1% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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Potential irritants
limonene
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
citrus reticulata peel oil
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
4.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
All ingredients
helianthus annuus seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
triheptanoin
8.6% -
12.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
olea europaea fruit oil
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Triheptanoin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Coconut alkanes, Oenothera biennis oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Squalane, Limonene, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Lavandula officinalis flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil